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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.82, 381.98 and 166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.82, 381.98 and 166.30 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.82 : 381.98 = 166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.82/381.98 = 166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.82x = 381.98 × 166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.82x = 63,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,523.27/276.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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